Shaving Cream Letters

     Today the students had some fun writing letters, words, and their names in shaving cream!  They all thought it was really cool to be writing in shaving cream and wanted to know when we will do it again.  Enjoy the pictures from today.  This is a great activity you can do at home with your child too to help them practice their letters.  You can use shaving cream or sand works well too.

What We Have Been Up To

     We met the next Superkid, Sal.  The students found out that Sal likes all kinds of sports that start with the letter S.  We are continuing to work on blending sounds and writing letters.  The students have learned enough letters now that we can begin making words out of them.  So far we have practicing writing and reading the words - odd, add, dad, Doc, and dog.  You can practice with your child at home reading and writing these words.


     Just a reminder conferences are tomorrow, November 30.

Our First Reading Book

     The students read their first library book from Superkids today called Doc.  In the story Doc looks through a photo album from when she was a baby and then pictures of herself now.  We read through the book together and then they read the book again with a buddy.  This story helped the students to work on their blending of sounds and then reading real words.

Reading

     The students are continuing to work on blending skills and reading some words.  For example we are blending the sounds ca, co, ga, ac, oc, da, and then thinking of words that begin with your sounds.  We have also been reading the words odd, dog, Doc, and dad.  This is very exciting to hear all the students blending the sounds together.  Some of the students have already been reading and this is still an important skill to keep practicing.  Next week we will read through a short book together and then with partners.  You can work at home with your child on blending sounds and reading CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant).

     We are also trying to create a photostory.  The students have all drawn their pictures and written their sentences.  I am working on getting them all scanned and then we will be able to start adding their voices to go along with the pages of the story.  I am very excited about this!

     Don't forget about our Thanksgiving feast next Tuesday.  I hope to see everyone there.

Class News

     Today we started our next Superkid book, Doc.  The kids are always so excited to meet the next Superkid.  In this book we will begin working on blending sounds.  Make sure to ask your child all about what they are learning in their new Superkid book, Doc. 

Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm

The kids had a fantastic time today on the field trip to Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm.  They began by watching a video about farms and then went on a hayride.  Afterwards we had time to walk around and see the animals.  The students enjoyed seeing many different types of animals.  They were even able to go up and see the giraffes face to face.  The students were allowed to give the giraffes some carrots which they really enjoyed.  All the kids got to take home a pumpkin, gourd, and indian corn.   Enjoy the pics below from our wonderful field trip to Goebbert's.

Scientist of the Week

Victoria F. was our scientist this week.  She showed us the bottle xylophone.  The kids all got a chance to play it too.  Thank you Victoria.  Great job!